Link of the day
19 July 2011
Paul Young Catering ~ Providing quality catering for all occasions
Paul Young Catering is a professionally run family business dedicated to providing quality catering for all occasions, based in Ilminster, Somerset
Our head chef has over 20 years experience in providing high quality food using locally sourced, seasonal ingredients wherever possible.
All our menus can be tailored to meet your specific requirements.
Whether it's a party, home entertaining, a buffet or a wedding, our team will provide a smoothly efficient delivery from planning, preparation and service to meet all your expectations.
http://www.paulyoungcatering.co.uk/
18 July 2011
DANISCO ~ first you add knowledge
The sum of our skills = your solution
Our committed, highly qualified staff, first-class laboratories and efficient project management are key to realising the vision and aspirations of our innovation strategy.
Knowledge management
To make the most of our cross-organisational capabilities, we have established robust knowledge management processes that facilitate knowledge sharing throughout our global network.
The key technology platforms are managed in global virtual centres of excellence, which, in turn, are managed through a number of knowledge ring teams for key applications, products and processes.
Knowledge ring teams
Each technology platform is led by a manager responsible for coordination, knowledge sharing and the initiation of medium to long-term projects. The knowledge ring teams play an important role in ensuring the best use of knowledge and cross-organisational cooperation.
The list of teams varies in accordance with our overall strategy. All ongoing projects apply the relevant technologies and are managed through our global project management system.
This worldwide expertise is behind the solutions we develop for your business.
17 July
Centrepoint ~ give homeless young people a future
Over 80,000 young people will experience homelessness in the UK this year. This is a worryingly high figure, which doesn't include many of the 'hidden homeless'.
We believe that we should live in a society where all young people are able to realise their potential. Since 1969, we have helped over 72,000 homeless young people to do just that.
Through our award-winning approach to supporting homeless young people, collaborating with others and influencing government policy, we will achieve our vision of ending youth homelessness.
Read more
Centrepoint is a registered charity, number: 292411.
Head Office: Centrepoint, Central House, 25 Camperdown Street, London, E1 8DZ.
http://www.centrepoint.org.uk/
16 July 2011
It is our pleasure to provide information enabling the clear understanding of the fantastic services provided by each of the separate and varied divisions within our organisation, and how, when amalgamated, these individual units provide one mighty and uncompromising force.
Brilliant logistical expertise combined with fast moving, powerful and vigorous management cutting freight costs and improving delivery schedules.
Dynamic operations team with own fleet of modern vehicles Controlled by Satellite Tracking and Communication System - keeps clients fully updated on their shipments' progress.
Cultural and linguistic skills for all Eastern European countries - we know how to cooperate with peoples of these countries - we help them too, to resolve their problems! Ensuring trouble free deliveries!
Superb individual services including Freight Management and Problem Solving - giving Fixed Costs!
Magnificent 'packaged' arrangements your 'one stop shop' for all European freight movements - saving you time!
15 July 2011
Mercy Ships ~ Hope on the Horizon
Imagine a ship crewed by doctors, nurses, water engineers and agriculturalists visiting some of the world's poorest countries. Now imagine their life-changing services offered free of charge…
Right now dedicated volunteers from around the world are bringing hope and healing to thousands of people who could never have believed it possible. Welcome to Mercy Ships, a compassionate response to a world where many have lost hope.
IN 1978, a team led by Don and Deyon Stephens began the process of finding a suitable vessel to fulfil their dream of a hospital ship that would reach out to the world's poorest people.
On July 7th 1978, this dream became a reality. The first Mercy Ship, a retired ocean liner called Victoria, was purchased for £600,000. Don and Deyon began recruiting crew for the ship and raising funds to bring the Mercy Ship into compliance with international standards.
Ongoing efforts over four years resulted in the transformation of the passenger vessel into a hospital ship. With the addition of 3 operating theatres and a 40 bed ward, the vessel became an 11,701 tonne floating hospital, carrying a volunteer crew of 350 from all over the world. In 1982, the vessel sailed as the newly christened Anastasis –- the first Mercy Ship.
Since then, various ships in the Mercy Ships fleet have served in more than 150 ports in developing nations around the world, bringing lasting change to hundred of thousands of lives. From the beginning, Don Stephens has served as Founder and CEO of Mercy Ships. Deyon, a registered nurse, serves as the Director of Training and oversees the Ships Watchmen programme. Married in 1966, Don and Deyon have four grown children and became grandparents in 2002.
Dr. Stephens has received the Two Hungers Award and the Religious Heritage Award. He is also a Paul Harris Fellow through Rotary. Conversant in German and French, Don lectures internationally and is the author of two books, Trial by Trial and Mandate for Mercy. His third book, Ships of Mercy is published by Hodder and Stoughton in the UK.
Don is the voice behind the Mercy Minute, a daily radio broadcast aired internationally on over 720 radio stations. Don and Deyon often speak at seminars and conferences worldwide and appear as radio and television guests.
MISSION
Mercy Ships, a global charity, has operated a fleet of hospital ships in developing nations since 1978. Following the example of Jesus, Mercy Ships brings hope and healing to the poor, mobilising people and resources worldwide.
VISION
Mercy Ships seeks to become the face of love in action, bringing hope and healing to the poor.
http://www.mercyships.org.uk/
13-14 July 2011
Mosaic House ~ it's the people and hospitality is the key.
It's hard to categorise Mosaic House because it is no way an average hotel or hostel. If a hotel means no interaction between guests, closed doors, stuffy staff, mini bars with sky high prices and services that no one really needs – then Mosaic House is definitely not a hotel. If a hostel means cold showers, dirty bathrooms, and malfunctioning facilities then Mosaic House is most certainly not a hostel. Mosaic House was built to satisfy 4-star quality hotel standards with rooms that are equipped with amenities galore. It isn't however the number of stars that create the atmosphere here - it's the people and hospitality is the key.
Part hostel and part hotel but more like home than anything else - Mosaic House is new and different. We're a special blend of style, character, eco friendly features, fun, cultures and ages. There's something here for everyone - from the busy business traveller to the backpack-toting world traveller. We're part hotel, part hostel, part bar and part restaurant. We're also 100% fun.
Attracting guests from all walks of life, the Mosaic House atmosphere provides a stage for guests to interact and share new experiences. You will have access to everything you're looking for at this great location with a relaxed environment. Furthermore you won't have to pay for any unnecessary extras. We hope you'll make Mosaic House your home away from home.
11- 12 July 2011
Dogs of Generosity ~ Providing comfort, companionship and therapy.
Approximately 4,500 P.A.T. dogs and 108 cats provide comfort, companionship and therapy throughout the U.K. Over 130,000 people benefit every single week from the services provided by Pets As Therapy. They visit hospitals, hospices, residential homes, day care centres, special needs schools and many other establishments often working with phobic children, people suffering from clinical depression or on stroke units
Pets As Therapy are always looking for new volunteers with friendly, well behaved dogs or cats to visit patients in residential homes, hospitals etc.
Please note the animals will have to be temperament assessed by Pets As Therapy. Further details: www.petsastherapy.org or telephone 01844-345445
Karyn Taylor
General Manager
Pets As Therapy
Tel. 01844 345545
Mon - Fri 9 - 5 pm
"While visiting a friend in a hospice and one of the PAT dogs was brought round all the rooms for the residents to pat. It was special to see the way that such a small service could bring such a great blessing and joy to the folk they met." Global Nomad
www.petsastherapy.org
10 July 2011
Phoenix East Aviation ~ a great place to get an aviation education
Founded in 1972, Phoenix East Aviation has gained recognition as one of the finest educational training facilities throughout the world. Our founder was a retired Airline Captain and a former Chairman of the U.S. Presidential Aviation Advisory Board. He was also past Vice President of the Airline Pilots Association (ALPA). His aviation background and leadership skills contributed to the continual success of our school. We also have the distinction of training a NASA astronaut who walked on the Moon. The astronaut received his Airline Transport Pilot License at Phoenix East Aviation.
Certified under the Federal Aviation Administration as an approved pilot school, Phoenix East Aviation can train you for any position from the ground to the flight deck. We also offer training to meet I.C.A.O.'s international flight training requirements.
The instructors at Phoenix East Aviation are carefully screened to ensure a staff of fully licensed, experienced professionals. They are continually evaluated to maintain high levels of teaching effectiveness, with closer attention to the students' individual learning and motivational needs. A large percentage hold Bachelors Degrees in Education and Aeronautical Studies. All are qualified to give both flight and ground instruction.
Graduating students of Phoenix East Aviation have one of the highest employment rates in the industry. Our students are employed by major airlines and corporations throughout the world.
Phoenix East Aviation is one of the few schools that is nationally accredited and offers basic and advanced courses, internship courses and professional programs, as well as assistance for employment after graduation.
09 July 2011
RICH DEVOS AND JAY VAN ANDEL
In 1959, Rich DeVos and Jay Van Andel founded Amway Corporation. Says Rich DeVos, "We were just two guys from Ada, Michigan, USA who wanted to have a business of our own. We were two kids (it still feels like that sometimes) who were hungry for success and who wanted to give others the chance to be in business for themselves, too." Our late founder, Jay Van Andel, said of the company, "Amway gets people into a new life of excitement, promise, profit, and hope." Amway now operates in over 80 countries and territories around the world.
Amway is above all a family company. Steve Van Andel and Doug DeVos lead a diverse global management team that supports Independent Business Owners and their goals.
08 July 2011
Meech's Menswear ~ a reputation for excellence
Meechs has achieved a reputation for excellence in this crowded field. Holding true the traditional values of customer care and fair pricing but we are still very much part of the 21st Century with our Internet shopping service mixing well with that of personal shopping.
The company has two shop premises in both Weymouth and Yeovil (Dorset) and a well established internet shopping service with website and dispatching office's also in Weymouth. The Weymouth store was opened in 1928 by John Henry Meech and his wife Ruth and is now ran by David Meech his oldest son Kevin Meech along with a loyal team of staff, some of which have been with us since the mid 80's. The Yeovil store was opened in 1971 and is managed by Michael Purchase nephew of David Meech. Meechs.co.uk was founded in 2000 by the youngest son Andrew Meech.
Since it was founded in 1928 the business has continued to prosper and remained in the family through three generations maintaining a prominent trading position in the local market place. Meechs are held in high esteem by customers and suppliers alike. There is a nice feel of informality in our shops with assistants on hand if required, but by no means a nuisance, if you merely wish to browse
Clothing the modern man in traditional style Meechs sells formal and informal menswear from names instantly recognisable including Wrangler, Farah, Tootal, Rael Brook, Regatta, Peter England, HJ Hall, Folkespeare and Wolsey. We also hire out formal wear for weddings and other special occasions.
Founded by the youngest of the Meech family in 2000 our website has received over 10 000 orders now and continues to gain momentum. Four Harry Potter films have featured Farah clothes brought over the net from the Meechs website. Meechs.co.uk won The Golden Web Award in Feb 2004 for its excellent content and original design. Our website was one of the 10 regional finalists from over 200 other South West based websites for the 2002 + 2003 + 2005 E-Commerce Awards. Also one of the final 10 from over 1000 other South-West based websites in the Broadband Britain Challenge 2003.
We are committed to providing you with the latest products
07 July 2011
Riverford Organic Veg ~ from Wash Farm
Riverford brings organic seasonal veg, fruit & meat from our farm to your door. Order and change boxes as and when it suits you or make up your own box from our list of veg, dairy, soup, juices and more. Overall our boxes are 19% cheaper than the supermarkets and that doesn´t include our free delivery!
Guy Watson's brother Ben owns and runs four award-winning farm shops, selling organic and local produce with traditional butchers counters.
can I order Riverford farm shop produce with my vegbox delivery?
Ben's meatboxes are available for home delivery through the vegbox scheme and we also offer other Riverford farm shop treats like homemade chutneys and jams. Just add them to your vegbox order.
where are the farm shops?
The original Riverford farm shop is based near our veg farm near Buckfastleigh. The other shops are in Kitley and Totnes in Devon.
To find out more about the farm shops visit the website
http://www.riverford.co.uk/
06 July 2011
Andrews online ~ seeking to be the agent of first choice
The Spirit of Andrews
Our aim is to be the agent of first choice within our market, by gaining and maintaining a reputation for delivering the highest possible standards of service, integrity and performance.
The 'Spirit of Andrews' is a unique approach to business. It's not about selling houses or letting property - the nuts and bolts of what we do - it's about the way we go about our business.
It's what makes us different from our competitors and what makes our customers return to us again and again. It's also the foundation that encourages Andrews employees to make the most of their potential and the enormous opportunities that come from working for one of the UK's leading independent property specialists.
At the heart of this 'spirit' are three core values: Service, integrity and performance.
Service
At Andrews we want our staff to be passionate about the property business, but perhaps more importantly we want them to be passionate about delivering superior customer service. It's a difference you'll notice from the moment you step into one of our branches to the moment you complete your sale or let and beyond.
Integrity
Integrity is vital in our business. Without it we lose the trust and respect of our customers. This means talking to you in plain English and giving you all the facts and information you need to know in order to make an informed decision. It also means standing by our word and delivering exactly what we promise.
Performance
Going the extra mile has been the foundation of our success. We regularly mystery shop all our branches, in addition to carrying out call monitoring and regularly reviewing customer feedback,to ensure that all our customers are receiving the best possible service.
If this sounds like the type of independent agent you'd like to sell or let your property, why not contact your local branch for more information on how the Spirit of Andrews can shed a fresh light on the way you look at estate and letting agents.
Or, if you think you can make a difference in an organisation that rewards hard work; where the customers needs always come first; and you go the extra mile in all that you do, then joining Andrews could be just the opportunity you've been looking for.
http://www.andrewsonline.co.uk/
05 July 2011
Abbey Manor Group ~ Property development specialists
Company History
Incorporated in 1913, the Group was established in 1870 by Somerset builder E R Bartlett. The company grew steadily as a regional building contractor until the early sixties when we commenced our property development activities. This has now become our core activity with a wide range of property interests throughout Southern England.
Headquarters of the Abbey Manor Group
Property Solutions
The Group is able to offer our clients solutions assembled from the following activities:
Commercial Development
• Office
• Non-Food Retail
• Food Retail
• Motor Retail
• Industrial Development
• Industrial Business Parks
Houndstone Retail Park - 120,000 sq ft
speculative scheme, sold to Legal & General
Residential Property Development
• Strategic Land
• Private Housebuilding
• Partnership Housing
• Brownfield/Greenfield
• Landbank Trading
http://www.abbeymanor.com/index.html
02 July 2011
Somerset Farmers Markets ~ Local Food for Local People
Alternative food shopping...
Take a trip to one of the Somerset Farmers' Markets where you can buy fresh, nutritious, good quality food direct from the person who actually produced it.
All the food on sale is either grown or produced locally, so as well as buying something delicious you'll also be supporting the local community and economy.
Farmers' Markets are run regularly throughout the region 9am-1pm unless stated otherwise.
Wells every Wednesday 9am-2.30pm
Axbridge- The 1st Saturday of the month
Burnham-On-Sea -The last Friday of the month plus extra summer markets
Castle Cary -The 3rd Tuesday of the month 9am-1.30pm
Crewkerne- The 3rd Saturday of the month
Frome-The 2nd Saturday of the month
Glastonbury-The 4th Saturday of the month
Keynsham-The 2nd Saturday of the month
Midsomer Norton- The 1st Saturday of the month
Wincanton- The 1st Friday of the month 9am-12 noon
Click on a town from the list of markets on the right to find out more information including which food producers regularly attend each market.
For press releases and market news please click on "News" above. If you have any questions or would like more infomation please contact us on 01373 812757 or e-mail sfm@bakehousecottage.freeserve.co.uk
To use our home delivery service please click on "Home delivery" opposite. http://www.somersetfarmersmarkets.co.uk/
01 July 2011
Habitat for Humanity ~ Building not just houses but also hope
Every morning, one third of the world's population – that's 2 billion people – wake up in appalling poverty. As a result, their health is poor, they struggle to earn a living, buy food or medicine and often cannot afford to send their children to school.
Poverty housing is the 'mark' of poverty and it keeps people poor, dependent and vulnerable, for generation after generation.
Habitat for Humanity believes that enabling everyone to have a safe, decent place to live is catalytic in breaking the cycle of poverty. Everyone has a right to clean water, an education or healthcare, and we believe that they also have a right to a decent place to live. We champion that right, and to make poverty housing a matter for conscience and action.
But we do more than champion rights: We take practical action. We partner with communities in housing need to find appropriate, permanent, long-term solutions to their particular housing issues.
We do this in such a way as to build the capacity and capabilities of each community, so that they are active participants in the solution to their housing problems and not passive recipients of aid. They emerge from the process not just with homes, but with the skills and assets to be able to make further positive community-focused changes in their neighbourhood.
Across communities in over 90 countries including Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Habitat for Humanity has assisted more than 2 million people to renovate, repair or build over 400,000 homes since we were formed in 1976. We invite you to join with us, to be part of the solution to poverty housing.
We're building more than houses: we're building hope.
http://www.habitatforhumanity.org.uk/Page.aspx?pid=195
30 June 2011
Taunton Flyer Park and Ride ~ Fast way to explore Taunton
There are two Park and Ride facilities in Taunton. Silk Mills Park and Ride site is based on Silk Mills Road on the west side of Taunton. Taunton Gateway Park and Ride site is situated near Junction 25 of the M5 to the east of Taunton. They provide free parking all day with an adult return bus ticket into Taunton on the Taunton Flyer costing only £2.20. You can buy your ticket on the bus. The two Park and Ride facilities operate to provide a complete cross town service through Taunton.
29 June 2011
Prezzo Restaurants ~ Pizzas of distinction
Celebrity Italian chef, Aldo Zilli, and leading Italian restaurant group Prezzo, are together launching a nationwide search to find a talented and aspiring chef. The search will be for a 'Super Chef', and will be open to any member of the public who thinks they have what it takes to produce a pasta dish to impress Italian impresario, Zilli and Prezzo Executive Chef, Paul Lewis.
The prize up for grabs is a place on the Prezzo menu* for the winning dish, plus a three day trip to Aldo Zilli's cookery school in the Abruzzo region of Italy and a one-to-one masterclass with Zilli in London. Aspiring chefs can enter by sending in a recipe of their personally designed pasta dish, alongside a photo of them with their dish. Entrants will then be whittled down to regional winners, before being invited to London for the national final. The chefs who make it to the national final will take part in a live 'cook-off', to be judged by Aldo Zilli, where they will need to reproduce their signature pasta dish and create a new dish from a selection of ingredients chosen by Zilli.
The competition is open now so send in your recipes and images via email to competitions@prezzorestaurants.co.uk We look forward to seeing your entries!
http://www.prezzorestaurants.co.uk
28 June 2011
Thoroughbred ~ for everything Design, for anything Print
Thoroughbred offers a first class design and print service for the wide variety of business promotional needs. By working with our customers exact requirements are sure to be achieved be it to meet a, time constraint, budget restriction or technical specification.
With a variety of customers from sole traders, local contractors and national mail-order companies a diverse range of items are handled. By forming solid relationships alternative solutions are constantly identified to changing needs keeping Thoroughbred's clients ahead of their competitors.
Thoroughbred supplies a total design and print portfolio from everyday stationery, business forms and labels, to clothing or signage along with all types of promotional literature.
Are you unsure of the suitable product, ask Thoroughbred for guidance
Call 0845 890 1190 or email info@ThoroughbredDesignAndPrint.co.uk
Superb
service, with reliability as standard.
http://tbdp.co.uk/
26-27 June 2011
SHOPJACKET ~ Helping the High Street
Shopjacket was formed by property consultant Paul Murphy and interior designer Neil Wilson.
The business was created after Paul perceived a need to create a visual focus to reinforce the consultancy work he was giving to local councils to promote and encourage new businesses to open.
What Shopjacket costs
Shopjacket represents fantastic value for money. Each Shopjacket is a bespoke item, with different amounts of work required, and we price each one accordingly. We would just require a photo of the premises, and dimensions so that we could give you a price.
What people are saying:
This is a simple and cost effective approach that keeps the retail unit available for potential new uses and in the meantime also contributes to the street scene. Judith Wallace, Deputy Mayor, North Tyneside
This makes a great difference to our High Street - it looks tidy and professional. Karen Goldfinch, Chair of Whitley bay Chamber of Trade, in the Daily Mail.
The space has been transformed in 24 hours and hopefully it will plant ideas in peoples' heads and act as a symbol of regeneration for the street.
Robert Ryan, Chairman of Business for Dumbarton, in the Lennox Herald.
It was very interesting talking with one of the management of a Chamber of Commerce who told me about the ShoJacket business initiative. It is certainly a very creative and impacting way of re-designing empty shop windows to both enrich the environemnt of the town or city and also inspire new clients. Editor
25 June 2011
Thomas Williams ~ a voice for the voiceless
In 1997 as a young man I visited the city of Vukovar in Croatia. The scene of ethnic cleansing during the Balkan conflict, it was dubbed the 'Croatian Stalingrad' because of the extent of the devastation. It was there, and whilst visiting the affected refugees and IDPs (internally displaced people,) that I became aware of the power of photography to tell the stories of people without voice, and the responsibility upon me to echo their call for help.
Studying BA Photography at Nottingham Trent University, and on an Erasmus exchange to the University of Lapland, I had the opportunity to explore the discipline of large-format landscape photography. A world away from documentary work, I enjoyed the 'near objectivity' this medium brings, as whilst all photography is inherently subjective, it is the closest one can come to removing the photographer's input and faithfully representing the whole scene.
Since leaving University I joined Global Hand, a humanitarian aid network that seeks to match needs and resource. A member of a small team my role has expanded beyond communications, and as my understanding of this area has deepened, so has my original conviction that I have a responsibility to be a voice for the voiceless.
As a networking organisation Global Hand represents many charitable organisations working in challenging situations around the globe. This has given me the opportunity to visit some fantastic projects, and my hope as I continue to do so is to faithfully represent the voices of the marginalised people they are serving.
http://thomaswilliamsphotography.co.uk/index.html
24 June 2011
BaigentDigital ~ Embrace your potential
What's the challenge we constantly put to our team?
- Enable charities to fulfill their online potential.
That goes across what everyone does whether it's strategy, design, technology or hosting. We're always seeking ways to do something great, something amazing, something that's really going to make a difference to you and your supporters.
The digital revolution presents both opportunities and challenges to charities. We want to help you embrace digital: to successfully engage with supporters; increase donations and raise income. We can help you determine what, when and how to invest in digital.
What's most often quoted as having been the single biggest factor when a charity chooses to work with us?
- Our Team. A trustworthy, fun and extremely talented group of people that make even the most challenging agile project enjoyable.
We believe:
The nature of communication is changing: charities need to keep up
High quality, appropriate, working software speaks louder than documentation
Everything should be made as simple as possible and no simpler
It's all about responding to change and delivering results, we plan as much as necessary as we go along
We value individuals and interactions over processes and tools
We value strong, long term collaborative client relationships, building value for both parties over short term profit and contract negotiation. As a result 80% of new business comes from our existing clients
The small print:
Established in 1997 and consistently a leading voice in the charity internet sector, Baigent Digital has always sought to enable charities to get more out of online, from providing CMS in 1998 to current market-leading digital strategy and online fundraising.
We're members of CharityComms, we are an NCVO-approved consultant and have been awarded the ISO9000 and Investors in People standards.
Baigent Digital is the trading name for Baigent Limited a company registered in England and Wales, company registration number 3415322. We're VAT Registered, number 669396470.
23 June 2011
WATERAID ~ practical solutions to provide safe water
Vision
WaterAid's vision is of a world where everyone has access to safe water and sanitation.
Mission
WaterAid transforms lives by improving access to safe water, hygiene and sanitation in the world's poorest communities. We work with partners and influence decision-makers to maximise our impact.
What we do
WaterAid enables the world's poorest people to gain access to safe water and sanitation. Together with improved hygiene, these basic human rights underpin health, education and livelihoods, forming the first essential step in overcoming poverty.
We work with local partners, who understand local issues, and provide them with the skills and support to help communities set up and manage practical and sustainable projects that meet their real needs.
We also work locally and internationally to change policy and practice and ensure that water, hygiene and sanitation's vital role in reducing poverty is recognised.
Our values
Inclusive
WaterAid aims to be inclusive in all that we do. We work with economically poor and marginalised people who often miss out such as women and girls, those living with HIV/AIDS, minority ethnic groups, older and disabled people and those who face discrimination. The needs and voices of the communities we work with, our staff, volunteers, partners and stakeholders shape our policy and practice.
Always learning
At WaterAid learning is central to our practice. We continually evolve to make sure that our work is sustainable, innovative, relevant and effective.
Collaborative
The water and sanitation crisis will only be solved by collaborative action. Our engagement with other organisations, communities, staff and supporters underpins our success. We value their diversity.
Accountable
We believe that we should be accountable, responsive and transparent to those we serve and those who support us.
Inspiring
WaterAid is a passionate champion of the role safe water, improved hygiene and sanitation play in improving health and education and reducing poverty.
Courageous
We set ambitious goals, raise challenging questions and speak with courage and conviction. We are assertive yet humble and respectful.
http://www.wateraid.org/uk/default.asp
22 June 2011
Etihad Airways ~ The World's Leading Airline
"With Etihad, everyone who flies with us is welcomed as our guest.
This simple credo illuminates everything we do, from big things like making sure that our fleet is one of the most advanced in the sky, to small touches like letting you choose the films you watch.
We're proud to be the National Airline of the United Arab Emirates. At the crossroads between Europe and Asia, our home reflects our commitment to bringing the world closer together - as does our highly cosmopolitan staff.
Discover how we put the pleasure back into flying."
Having flown with this excellent airline, I would like to recommend it to you. The care show throughout the process of checking and welcome on board was very well done. Hospitality is certainly a salient feature of this whole company's operation.
http://www.etihadairways.com/
21 June 2011
A Simpler Wedding Registry ~ Online Wedding & Bridal Shower Registries
Our Goal...A Simpler Bridal Shower Registry Experience.
You won't find any ads on our pages. We aren't trying to sell you anything. You won't have to spend hours online trying to learn how to create your bridal shower registry. Your guests will love the elegance and simplicity of your wedding registry on ASimplerWeddingRegistry.com. Planning your ceremony is a huge undertaking. By using online our service to register for your gifts we hope to make at least one piece of the puzzle a little easier. Watch our video above to see why we are confident you will not be disappointed in choosing ASimplerWeddingRegistry.com for you bridal registry. Why struggle trying to choose between different bridal registries? You don't have to limit yourself to just one or two. Our site allows you to search for the best gifts from any stores online and then use add them into one centralized registry. Use our site for your bridal shower or wedding registry. You will also have the option of adding gifts to your list that are not available online.
http://www.asimplerweddingregistry.com/
20 June 2011
New Metal Surfaces ~ Saving Industry Millions
Metal Spraying, HVOF, Ceramic Coating & Thermal Spraying Perth, WA, Australia
New Metal Surfaces is an industry leader in the surface engineering field.
We are dedicated to providing the latest in coating technology. Our workshop in Kewdale, Perth, WA provides a complete range of metal spraying, welding and machining services.
We have extensive experience in repairing parts for the mining industry, heavy engineering, mechanical and electrical equipment and also in corrosion resistance.
Leaders In Metal Spray Technology
http://www.newmetalsurfaces.com.au/
19 June 2011
Roxburgh Securities ~ Investment and Superannuation Advisors
Roxburgh Securities provides a range of services for personal clients and corporate entities. We are dedicated to addressing your financial needs in a professional and friendly manner.
We are committed to helping you achieve your long term financial objectives, by providing you with advice tailored to your specific needs - giving you peace of mind.
http://www.roxburghsecurities.com.au/index.php
18 June 2011
Industry and Parliament Trust ~ Linking Industry and Parliament through mutual understanding
Established in 1977, the Industry and Parliament Trust (IPT) is a registered charity dedicated to promoting mutual understanding between Parliament and the worlds of business, industry and commerce for the public benefit. This is achieved by encouraging dialogue between legislators and wealth generators from all sectors of business. The IPT is independent, non-partisan and non-lobbying.
Specifically the IPT provides programmes of study, research, education and training in the organisation and practice of industry and commerce, and also of the administration of Government both within the United Kingdom and the European Union.
Listening to Sally Muggeridge, Chief Executive of IPT speak at an evening function in London was very informative and inspiring. Her vivacious, realistic and relentless vision to see a true depth of mutual understaning between Parliamentarians and Business Executives is very motivating. Seeking to understand all the issues involved is truly a worthy goal.
17 June 2011
Jurys Inns ~ Inn the heart of it all
"Our hotels are in key cities throughout the UK & Ireland, including four London hotels and three hotels in Dublin city centre. Ideally located for sight seeing, shopping and business, all our hotels have spacious comfortable bedrooms to relax in. Meet with friends or colleagues in our contemporary bar and restaurant areas. Relax and enjoy your stay with us."
My experience of this chain of hotels has not been actually sampling their accommodation but having seen at first hand something of their customer-care and thoughtfulness to visitors just seeking a warm place to wait for a coach in rather inclement weather. This encoutner with their counter-staff and coffee house personnel has spoken volumes to me. I would certainly like to see the wider experience of actually staying in one of the Inns. Will let you know more when I've done so. [Editor]
16 June 2011
Meckow International ~ A simple solution to a complex problem
Although based in Europe, being third generation Zimbabwean, we at Meckow International have a true understanding and knowledge of Africa and developing countries, how they work and their needs. The MECKOW Aquapur was developed to provide good clean drinking water.
The project from the beginning has been largely driven with a desire for humanitarian benefits to be brought to the millions throughout the world who are denied a basic necessity of life.
To achieve this three main parameters were set:
•Easy to operate
•No electricity required
•Longevity of the unit
We believe the MECKOW Aquapur is a simple solution to a complex problem.
It has been a privilege coming to know one the key perons in this project. The poitential is great and the technology effective but with minum maintenace required. Providing fresh water is a priority in many communities around the world.
http://www.meckow-international.com/about_us.php
15 June 2011
Boston Tea Party ~ Award winning West Country cafe chain
Established in 1996 we are a family owned award-winning small West Country café chain who pride ourselves on serving outstanding coffee & tea as well as creating delicious, feel good & affordable meals. Our ethics are incredibly important to us & to the running of our cafés. We aim to source ethically sound products from local suppliers & we use only free range meat & eggs in our meals. All our milk is 100% organic & we offer either fairly traded or 'relationship' coffee. We are of course very family friendly.
We aim to be the antithesis of the homogenised high street dining experience & we operate today on the same principles that were established when Boston Tea Party first opened its doors - to operate fairly, to offer high quality local products at affordable prices & to employ an informed, intelligent & committed workforce.
Boston Tea Party cafés have become more than just places to grab a coffee & a slice of cake. They have grown into social hubs where many specialist groups & enthusiasts meet, from charities, to commerce, to church groups. We encourage people to use our notice boards as a means to promote their businesses, to advertise upcoming local events & to use the café to exhibit or perform their art. We continually strive to support a range of charities, from local community projects to international appeals, by raising funds, allowing our premises to be used & by participating in events.
http://www.bostonteaparty.co.uk/
Last week I had the privilege to check out the Boston Tea Party cafe in Salisbury, UK. It was excellent and lives up to the chain's reputation for sure. The historic building which they have chosen dates back to 1300's. A wonderful location to have a coffee or snack with friends or the whole family. Full of intriguing nooks and crannies..... Editor
14 June 2011
Just Giving ~ facilitating web-charity giving.
When in London last year, I visited the HQ of the excellent internet fundraising group called "Just Giving" (JG). Over a mug of tea two of the staff expalined about Just Giving and I was able to share my link with Global Hand and my interest in seeing funds generated for quality sustainable projects overseas. Having seen most of these projects at first hand or knowing their founders well, I have much confidence in recommending others to become involved.
As a direct result of the visit, I set up a page on the Just Giving site for a special agricultural project in Malawi. Am interested to see how this develops over the coming months. At the moment interest in slow. The JG concept is very good and the back-up service they give is excellent but I sense one needs to do a fair amount of marketing one's self through personal relationships and contacts.
Some friends have used the services of JG and to good effect, one generating some £600 for the Red Cross and the other encouraging folk to give to Starfish Asia also exceeding £600. So the system works. As a result of all the sponsored individuals and groups in the 2010 London Marathon some £18 million pounds were donated to charities. Quite a mega achievement.
A quote from the Just Giving website:
We exist to help you raise more money than you ever thought possible for the causes you care about.
When we created the company in 1999, our dream was to enable any charity, however small, to use the web to raise money at very low cost. Almost no one believed it could be done. Nearly ten years later, we are proud to have become the leading online platform for charity giving, helping over 8,000 member charities raise more than £450 million.
13 June 2011
The TrainLine ~ Your first stop for train tickets in the UK/Europe
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Recently have used this excellent site to locate very competitive tickets which were issued immediately and arrived a few days later through the post. The whole booking process has been well designed with real detail such as asking you:
which way would you like to face when travelling
would you like a table seat
would you like an electrical socket
Woould you like to be near a luggage rack
Such thoughtfulness and thoroughness was encouraging.
http://www.thetrainline.com/buytickets/?
12 June 2011
Steppes Travel ~ Travel beyond the ordinary
In the spring of 1989, sitting on a rough bench in the foothills of the Altai mountains in southern Russia, listening to folk songs playing on a guitar, I sat looking at some of the most beautiful mountain scenery I had seen anywhere in the world, hundreds of miles from civilisation. It was at that moment I realised that there were people out there, like me, who would also like to visit these remote areas of the world.
People who had neither the time, nor knowledge, to organise it themselves. People who appreciated their comforts, but who would nevertheless forsake all, to visit some remote hut in the mountains without a decent bathroom because it was worth it, because it was an adventure. People who shunned group travel and who wanted to explore the world and return home enriched and with a feeling of having escaped their norm, if only for a while.
And so Steppes was born and has flourished, taking our clients to the more exotic regions of the world, showing them the main sites and then taking them off the beaten track to lesser known but equally interesting places not overrun with tourists. Additionally though, we have widened our appeal and, as you will see below, we also sell more luxurious forms of holiday such as river cruises and beach resorts.
A highly knowledgeable team of experts
We now have 38 people in the office, many of whom have been with the company over 10 years, giving us what, we believe, is the most knowledgeable team of specialist travel experts in the UK. Furthermore, they travel every year to the region they specialise in, which ensures they are fully up to date with new hotels, lodges and ideas. Within the travel industry several of our staff are recognised as the defining experts in their field.
An enviable level of repeat and referral business
3,000 people travel with us each year, of whom two thirds are either repeat clients or friends of clients. I believe this indicates that we are getting it right for them and I hope we can do the same for you.
http://www.steppestravel.co.uk/
11 June 2011
The Kings Head ~ Friendly restaurant and service
The site of this Wetherspoon pub has been occupied by an inn since the 15th century. By c1520, it was known as the King's Head, and it retained that name until it was rebuilt in the 1880s. The County Hotel was, itself, a change of name some time during the 1880s or 1890s. Before then, it was the Kings Head and Brewery. The King's Head was an inn with a long pedigree. In 1623, John Taylor, the 'Water Poet', demonstrated that the Avon could be made navigable by rowing his boat from London. On reaching Fisherton Bridge, he lodged at the King's Head Inn. The Kings Head is recorded as having been at Fisherton Anchor since 1526.
On a recent visit for a snack, I discovered the service and meal to be very good. My talk with the manager was encouraging too. There is an atmosphere of good team work.
http://www.jdwetherspoon.co.uk/home/pubs/the-kings-head-inn
09-10 June 2011
National Trust UK ~ Make the Most of your Free Time.
Discover the National Trust
You can now view the 2008-2009 annual report and accounts. You will see in the report how the Trust is working harder than ever in these testing economic times to care for special places for ever for everyone.
Read the Annual Report
The National Trust is a charity and is completely independent of Government. We rely for income on membership fees, donations and legacies, and revenue raised from our commercial operations.
We have over 3.6 million members and 55,000 volunteers. More than 14 million people visit our pay for entry properties, while an estimated 50 million visit our open air properties.
We protect and open to the public over 350 historic houses, gardens and ancient monuments.
But it doesn't stop there. We also look after forests, woods, fens, beaches, farmland, downs, moorland, islands, archaeological remains, castles, nature reserves, villages - for ever, for everyone.
http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-index.htm
08 June 2011
EXMOOR ~ Accommodation, Food and Fun!!
Welcome to Exmoor B&B!
The simplest and very comprehensive place for you to find somewhere to stay, things to do and places to eat in the beautiful Exmoor National Park and Exmoor accommodation.
simply
1. browse B&Bs, Activities and Food
2. select an item by ' + add to basket'
3. click Email Basket and contact all your choices with your needs in one go!
PLUS great exclusive discounts/ offers!
http://www.exmoor-bnb.co.uk/
07 June 2011
From the beginning...
The EC One story starts in 1997. England was in a new era of politics, music and fashion and our bit of London – the postcode of EC1 – was a great place to be. We opened our first store, complete with open plan workshop, on Exmouth Market in Clerkenwell; within weeks the street was bustling with bespoke tailors, delicatessens, quirky bars and restaurants.
The shop was a success and after two years we decided to open a second store, this time in Notting Hill, west London. The Notting Hill branch is a gorgeous, welcoming shop on Ledbury Road, where we hold regular events celebrating our designers, to which all our customer's are welcome.
Here at EC One we aim to set ourselves apart from the mainstream jewellery shops found on every high street, in every town. Our position as an independent jewellery shop has won us 'Best for Fashion' at the UK Jewellery Awards two years running – a great achievement which has put EC One firmly on the map within the UK jewellery and fashion industries.
We source new designers and new collections at the annual London, Paris and New York jewellery shows, striving to bring our customers the future seasons' trends, always on the lookout for that something special. Over the years, EC One has discovered great jewellery talents, from Stephen Webster and Niessing to Alex Monroe and Alexis Bittar.
Our Clerkenwell workshop allows us to make bespoke pieces, or re-model customers' jewellery to suit their wishes, while the development of our online store means that shopping at EC One is easier than ever for those jewellery lovers outside of London. With a gift-wrapping service and worldwide postage, a little bit of EC One can be yours, wherever you are.
06 June 2011
CLS Construction ~ creating living space
CLS works with a range clients from all sectors offering end-to-end general construction solutions. Our management team are passionate about building and have a wide range of construction experience, including bespoke barn conversions and renovations, luxury home developments, schools and ecclesiastical buildings.
We operate predominately in the £200k to £1.5m contract range and will consider most projects within a 100 miles of our location (Tadley, Hampshire).
CLS Construction is a considerate builder with particular experience in the area of green technologies such as Durisol Eco Blocks and Rain Water Harvesting. We are accredited with the National Federation of Builders and our structural work is warrantied with The Premier Guarantee.
http://www.cls-construction.com/
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